‘A modern musical’ in Ajax May 29 to 31

Behind the Damage was written by Ajax High School teacher

Behind the Damage

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AJAX -- Malik D'Cruz, left, and Danielle Li, right, acted out a scene during the Ajax Company Theatre presentation of 'Behind the Damage', a musical about a group of homeless youth struggling to survive while living on the streets, at the Ajax High School cafetorium. The show runs May 29-31 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. May 27, 2014.

AJAX -- Local students are presenting a musical with a definite local connection: it was written and is directed by their teacher.

Ajax High School students stage Behind the Damage, described as a modern musical, by teacher Nadia Affolter, May 29 to May 31 at 7 p.m. at the school.

“Behind the Damage follows a group of homeless youth who are struggling to survive while living on the city streets,” states a press release. “An unsuspected member of the group turns out to be the change in the cycle they have all fallen victim to.”

The cast, band and crew have been working hard since December to bring the production to audiences.

The public is invited to see the play. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students, available at the door or in advance by calling the school at 905-683-1610.